Stay Clutter Free-Donate Items Your Not Using
When your are organizing your house and clearing out the clutter, you will find you have items you no longer use. Most people will have items they used in the past as well as gifts they were given, but never used. As long as the items are still in good shape, there are others who will want them. While a yard sale is an option and a good way to make a little money, it is a lot of work. Many people prefer to donate the items to a charity.
Many items can be donated to area thrift or Salvation Army stores. Quite often they will give you a receipt that will allow you to take it as a tax write-off. It is probably best to call and check with them as to their drop-off policies. Some places only take donations on certain days or hours.
Another option is to donate carefully used toys, books and clothes to women’s shelters. Many times the families staying there have had to leave their homes with just what they were wearing. A few things for them to have while they are there can be a great comfort.
There are other charities that also take clothes and household goods. Some, including veterans’ organizations like Purple Heart and Vietnam Vets, and other groups like Easter Seals, will actually pick up your donations at your home. If you call them, they have set pickup schedules for the neighborhoods in your area. They have a set procedure.
Some hospitals collect books, sometimes specifically for the children’s wing. When your children outgrow their books, considering giving them away to a hospital or other charities for children.
Once you have donated the items you no longer use and tossed the unuseable items, you can start to organize what you have left and maximize your storage space. To stay on top of your newly organized home, consider going through and donating items you no longer use every few months, so they do not accumulate. If you are not sure about donating certain items, put them away and re-evaluate after a given time. Chance are, if you find you haven’t used during this time then you can probably go safely donate them.
